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Corazon Puro

EIN 80-0809161 · Paterson, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EQUIP YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO RESTORE FAMILY LIFE AND POSITIVELY TRANSFORM SOCIETY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
80

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 87% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $538,503 spent. OSV - R.E.A.L: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR SUNDAY VISITOR INSTITUTE & THE LILLY ENDOWNMENT, THIS WORK TITLED "REAWAKEN AND EDUCATE AUTHENTIC LEADERS" (R.E.A.L) WILL PRODUCE ENCULTURATED FAITH AND VOCATIONAL FORMATION MATERIALS THROUGH PRINTED AND ONLINE RESOURCES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH FOR MINISTERS, FAMILIES, LEADERS, PRIESTS, PARISHES, AND DIOCESES.
  2. $226,393 spent. MISSIONARY FORMATION: CORAZON PURO'S MISSIONARY FORMATION INSTITUTE SEEKS THE HOLY SPIRIT'S ANNOINTING TO FULFILL POPE FRANCIS' DESIRE FOR A "MISSIONARY OPTION." MFI DOES THIS THROUGH:WEEKEND CONFERENCES, A WEEK-LONG NYC EXPERIENCE, ONLINE RESOURCES. OUR GOALS ARE: TO GIVE LEADERSHIP FORMATION TO CURRENT YOUNG LATINO PARISH VOLUNTEERS ALREADY ENGAGED IN MINISTRY. TO EQUIP YOUNG LEADERS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO EFFECTIVELY PREACH THE WORD OF GOD AND BUILD AUTHENTIC COMMUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE FAITH SHARING.TO FORM THE NEXT GENERATION OF HISPANIC CATHOLIC PREACHERS TO SPREAD THE FAITH MORE EFFECTIVELY TO REACH A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES AND CULTURES OF A POST-PANDEMIC CHURCH.
  3. $74,359 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM: THE CORAZON PURO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS AT THE HEART OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO FORM YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT LEADERS TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO IDENTIFY NEW LEADERS FROM VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND ACCOMPANY THEM THROUGH ONGOING FORMATION EVENTS AND COMMUNITY.
  4. $247,140 spent. RETREATS, MISSION TRIPS, MONTHLY MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, OUTREACH, PROJECT OUTSKIRT, AFFILIATE SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - CUPERTINO FUND, TX/MX, EVANGELIZATION ECOSYSTEM, WPU CAMPUS MINISTRY AND OUR LADY'S FACE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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